An Exploration of the Dark Side of LMX through a Relational Perspective: A Conceptual Framework

LMX has been found to be positively related to multiple beneficial outcomes. However, recent evidence suggests it may have its downsides. This paper addresses this issue by developing a conceptual framework that seeks to explain why, at high levels, LMX may lead to negative follower-related outcomes. Drawing upon relational identification theory and the literature on blended friendship and multiplex relationships, we propose a model that...